The Siberian Troika tomato is one of the most productive varieties of tomatoes with large fruits. The greatest harvest can be obtained by growing tomatoes in open ground, but if you follow all the rules of agricultural technology, you can grow a good harvest in a greenhouse.
Description
The Siberian Troika tomato variety was bred in Siberia by breeders V. Dederko, O. Postnikova and A. Yabrov. The variety of this nightshade crop is quite unpretentious and does not require care. From the seeds of the largest ripe fruits you can grow good seedlings next year.
The tomato variety “Siberian Troika” belongs to the determinants (distinguished by low-growing bushes), its height can reach from 55 to 65 cm. As it grows, the formation of a bush is required. First of all, it is necessary to remove the stems that come from the rhizome itself, as well as those that form before the first flower stem. Also, it is necessary to tie up the bushes so that they do not break under the weight of the fruit.
The plant is mid-season. From the appearance of the first shoots to harvest, about 105-125 days pass. It is characterized by resistance to sudden temperature changes and various diseases.
Reviews about the taste of the fruit are mostly positive. It is unpretentious in care, but in order to increase productivity it is necessary to regularly apply mineral and organic fertilizers. This is especially important during the period of active growth of seedlings and formation of ovaries.
Characteristics of tomato
Before buying planting material, you need to study the description of the Siberian Troika tomatoes.
Characteristics and description of the variety:
- One of the highest-yielding varieties among large-fruited tomato varieties;
- Quite resistant to the development of various diseases;
- The plant belongs to the standard varieties;
- The leaves of the tops are dark green, medium in size;
- The foliage of the "Siberian Troika" has some similarities with potato tops;
- The first inflorescence begins to form above the ninth leaf;
- Characterized by a powerful root system;
- The seedlings are strong and resilient; at the very beginning of growth, they do not require a large amount of sunlight, but, nevertheless, thinning of the trunk and stretching it upward, as a rule, does not occur;
- The fruits are elongated, up to 10 cm long, light green in color;
- After ripening, the tomatoes acquire a crimson hue, weighing from 85 to 160 g;
- From one bush you can collect up to 5 kg of vegetables;
- The skin is moderately hard and dense, and the vegetable contains a large number of seeds inside.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Siberian Troika tomato variety has its advantages and disadvantages. Those gardeners who planted it on their summer cottage were satisfied with the results.
Advantages:
- Good yield;
- Disease resistance;
- Large fruits;
- Good taste;
- The bush is not very tall and compact, does not branch;
- Ripe vegetables are stored for a long time (they must be stored in a dry place so that they do not begin to rot);
- Tolerates both heat and cold weather well.
No disadvantages were found in this variety of nightshade crops. The only negative is that under the weight of the fruit, the branches may lie on the ground, which can lead to rotting of the tomatoes.
Features of growing in open ground
You can grow a rich harvest by following all the rules of agricultural technology. Planting material should be planted in the soil in early March.
I plant seeds for seedlings as follows:
- You can soak the seeds in potassium permanganate or purchase them in granules treated with a special solution;
- Planting material should be planted at a distance of 2 cm from each other, lightly sprinkled with soil;
- After the first leaves appear, the seedlings are picked;
- Before planting seedlings in open ground, they must be hardened off. In the first week, the containers should be taken out for 2-3 hours, constantly increasing the time.
I grew seedlings in open ground as follows:
- Dig up the soil and remove all weeds;
- Dig small holes (you can add a small amount of manure);
- Plant a bush in the hole and carefully cover it with earth, lightly compact it;
- Pour plenty of warm water;
- Cover with warm material overnight;
- When the bushes become too tall, they need to be tied, especially if they are located in open, windy areas.
Features of planting in open ground:
- It is recommended to plant seedlings in places where zucchini, eggplant, carrots, dill, parsley or onions previously grew;
- Before planting seeds in the soil, they must be soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate and then washed in clean warm water;
- To speed up the growth of seedlings, mineral fertilizers, such as superphosphate, can be poured into the soil before planting.
“Siberian Troika” is resistant to temperature changes and the development of diseases. High yield and taste of the fruit are the main advantages of the variety.
